🚋 7 min walk from Broadway & Pike-PineⓘNearest public transport stop and, when one is close, a well-known landmark, from OpenStreetMap. Walking time is estimated from the straight-line distance. How we know →
ⓘFrom the opening hours the studio publishes. Hours change — check with the studio before a walk-in. How we know →
You book directly with the studio · no TatSeek feeⓘOpens the studio’s own booking channel — website form, WhatsApp, Instagram or email. You book directly with the studio; TatSeek takes no fee and doesn’t see what you send. How we know →
What to include in your first message
What the artist needs from you
Your idea in one line + 2–3 reference images more →
Known for True Love: Deposit: $75 up to one hour of tattoo time; non-refundable · Touch-up: not listed · Design: not listed · Wait: not listed. Policies differ between studios — call +1 206-227-3572 to confirm.
ⓘCopies a ready message with what artists ask first — idea, size, placement, budget, dates. Paste it into the studio’s DM or email and fill in the gaps.Copied — paste it into your message
★★★★★4.8(329)ⓘFrom the studio’s Google Business Profile, verified Oct 2026. It reflects service and experience; judge the art itself by the portfolio. How we know →
True Love Tattoo & Art Gallery is a tattoo shop and art gallery on East Pine Street in Seattle's Capitol Hill. It was founded in 2011 by tattooer and artist George Long, who still tattoos there. The space doubles as a gallery with rotating exhibitions by local artists.
The studio calls itself gay-owned and LGBTQIA-friendly, and says its aim is a relaxed, judgement-free place where every identity and orientation is welcome. It is open every day from 1 pm to 9 pm. Walk-ins are welcome when an artist is free, there are flash books to browse, and the shop runs flash days such as Friday the 13th events.
Fifteen resident artists cover American traditional and neo-traditional, Japanese-influenced work, woodcut and engraving styles, illustrative colour, black and grey, fine line, watercolour, anime and cartoon tattoos. Each artist publishes an hourly rate on the studio's deposit store, from $100 to $200 per hour plus sales tax.
To book, clients pick an artist and arrange a free consultation of about 30 minutes, which often includes a price estimate. Deposits run from $75 up to one hour of tattoo time, are non-refundable and are deducted at the last session; changes need 48 hours' notice. Clients must be 18 or older and bring a valid ID.
What they do mostⓘCounted from this studio’s own published tattoos on TatSeek — styles, placements, colour, size and detail — not from what the studio says about itself. How we know → Illustrative in 39% of tattoos, new school in 17% and neo-traditional in 12%; usually on the upper arm, calf and thigh; colour and black-and-grey about equally; typical detail: detailed. From 129 published tattoos.
Speaks:🇬🇧 English
🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ owned🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly🚶 Walk-ins welcomeⓘAs stated by the studio on Google or its own website — TatSeek doesn’t certify these. How we know →
✅ Verified — from trueloveart.comⓘPublished or confirmed by the studio. Still a range, not a quote — the final price depends on your design, size and placement. How we know →
Small & SimpleSmall symbols, lettering, or simple line work — roughly 2–10 cm, about 1 hour
$100–300
Medium (Typical tattoo)More detailed custom design with shading — roughly 10–20 cm, about 2–3 hours
$200–600
Large & ComplexLarger, highly detailed piece — roughly 20–30 cm, about 4–8 hours, 1–2 sessions
$400–1600
Very Large / SleeveHalf sleeve, back piece, large-scale work — 30+ cm, roughly 10–25+ hours, 3+ sessions
$1000–5000+
Each artist here sets their own rate. These ranges run from the lowest to the highest published price of 14 artists — see each artist’s page for theirs.
Before you bookⓘDeposit, rescheduling and touch-up rules as the studio publishes them — the source and date are shown below. If something isn’t listed, ask before you pay a deposit. How we know →
Consultation
Free
Deposit
$75 up to one hour of tattoo time; non-refundable
Deposit off final price
Yes
Rescheduling
At least 48 hours' notice by phone to the front desk; the appointment is moved to a later date
If you cancel
Deposits are non-refundable; less than 48 hours' notice or deciding not to get tattooed forfeits the deposit
Safety & hygieneⓘStated by the studio — TatSeek doesn’t inspect studios. In person, look for the health licence on the wall and needles opened in front of you. How we know →
What happens to my deposit if I reschedule, cancel or I’m late?
True Love lists: deposit: $75 up to one hour of tattoo time; non-refundable; deposit comes off the final price; rescheduling: At least 48 hours' notice by phone to the front desk; the appointment is moved to a later date; cancellation: Deposits are non-refundable; less than 48 hours' notice or deciding not to get tattooed forfeits the deposit. Policies can change — call +1 206-227-3572 or message them to confirm before you pay. How deposits usually work →
It varies: some artists send the design a few days before, many show it on the day and adjust it with you before the stencil goes on. You can always ask for changes before anything touches your skin. Design, flash and revisions →
Is a touch-up included?
Many studios touch up small healing gaps for free within a few months; after that, or for sun-faded work, touch-ups are usually paid. Ask before booking. Touch-ups explained →
Is the studio licensed, and how do they keep things sterile?
True Love accepts: Deposits paid online through each artist's deposit page, only after the artist asks; prices are plus sales tax. Where tipping is customary (as in the US), 15–20% is typical. Tipping and etiquette →
How do I get to True Love?
From the nearest stop: 7 min walk from Broadway & Pike-Pine. Address: 421 E Pine St. Walking times are straight-line estimates from OpenStreetMap.
George Long · Since 2011
